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buy off on

C1 informal inseparable transitive
In simple words

Say yes to something; agree that a plan is okay.

Meanings

1 C1 idiomatic informal

To agree with or give approval to a plan, idea, or proposal.

"The CEO needs to buy off on the new marketing strategy before we can proceed."

Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes

Chiefly American English, common in business and office settings. Informal alternative to 'sign off on'. Not widely used outside North America.

Commonly used with

plan proposal idea decision strategy concept

Forms

Base
buy off on
I/you/we/they
3rd person
buys off on
he/she/it
Past simple
bought off on
yesterday
Past participle
bought off on
have + pp
-ing form
buying off on
continuous

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Synonyms

sign off on approve agree to green-light sanction endorse

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